Things to do in Vacaville in October

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October is a good time to visit Vacaville. The weather is usually pleasantly warm and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 53—82°F (12—28°C).

Vacaville has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your October trip to Vacaville. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to October. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Vacaville in October. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout October, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Weather in Vacaville in October

Temperatures on an average day in Vacaville in October

The average temperature in Vacaville in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 82°F (28°C) to a low of 53°F (12°C). Some would describe the temperature to be pleasantly warm. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Vacaville, July, has days with highs of 93°F (34°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, December has days with highs of 58°F (14°C) and lows of 40°F (4°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Vacaville in October based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in October
82°F
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53°F
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General weather summary

Pleasantly warm, breezy
Feels like
7%
Chance of rain
0.029 in
Amount
11.2 mph
Wind speed
46%
Humidity
11.2 hrs
Daylight length
7:16 AM
Sunrise
6:30 PM
Sunset
71%
Cloud cover
T-shirt
What to wear
What to wear in October
With an average high of 82°F (28°C) and a low of 53°F (12°C), it generally feels pleasantly warm and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt
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Best attractions for Vacaville in October

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Vacaville has to offer for travelers in October, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Vacaville that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Vacaville for October.
Vacaville Premium Outlets
1. Vacaville Premium Outlets
4.4
(6897)
Outlet mall
Shopping
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Surprisingly one of the biggest premium outlets I have been! Also the range of goods were from low to high, I was very entertained and spent the entire day here!
One of the best outlet malls in the North State. Great prices & selections. We were there this past weekend & found shoes for all my kids. The North Face also had a 60% clearance sale!! Needless to say, it was like Christmas in March!! Time to do an epic haul video.
Vacaville Premium Outlets is definitely a go-to spot if you’re looking to score great deals on name-brand items. I recently visited and was impressed by the variety of stores and the discounts available. I found some amazing deals at Zales, where the prices on select pieces were significantly marked down—perfect for a special occasion or just to treat yourself. I also found some great finds at a few other shops, especially on shoes and seasonal apparel. The outlet layout is spread across two main sections, so be prepared for a bit of walking, but the grounds are generally clean and easy to navigate. Parking can get crowded during peak hours, but I was still able to find a spot without too much hassle. Most stores were well-stocked and the staff were helpful and friendly. It’s not the most upscale shopping destination, but if you’re after variety, name brands, and solid discounts, this is a great place to spend a few hours. A solid outlet experience overall—and worth the stop if you’re in the area or looking to do some serious bargain shopping!
My family absolutely LOVES the Vacaville Premium Outlet Mall! We live a few hours away and drive over the hill for about 3 hours each direction to shop here. We come a few times a year, especially during holidays when sales are fabulous! We shop at about 75% of the stores, making purchases at most. We spend a nice chunk of change each time but we make out like bandits with sooo much stuff! Always happy with our experience. Thanks to ALL the employees who put in so much effort to make our time there great and well loved.
Honestly, this is my go to outlet mall. I love how much parking there is and I feel the stores do carry quite a bit of selection as they’re pretty big compared to Livermore. I always find something in this mall, so definitely recommend!
Vacaville Premium Outlets has become a second-class outlet center in recent years. Many premium name-brand outlet stores have moved out after the San Francisco Premium Outlets opened many years ago. The phase one section of the outlet center still has some good stores, but the phase two section is pretty empty, or it has only a few stores I want to shop. The old design with the parking lot in the middle of the outlet mall is also outdated. Most of the shoppers drive their cars directly to the stores they want and skip everything in between! So the less famous stores will have a hard time Survive!
Nice premium outlet! All kinds of brands. got huge parking lot not too crowded.... Lots of public restroom, vending machines, Unfortunately NO restaurant at all .. you will get to see only food truck! And some vendors..However must say had an great tacos truck there, must try from them.
the place is great , it has great stores an plenty of parking but but a big but NOT enough public bathrooms, long lines for the ladies and very far apart
Peña Adobe Regional Park
2. Peña Adobe Regional Park
4.6
(525)
Park
Nature & Parks
Large park offers hiking, BBQ areas, bike trails, fishing & a dog area, plus a historic adobe house.
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2/17/25 Monday president day holiday. We just drive by n stopped at Lagoon valley regional park n I was so thrilled to see such beautiful park. Vacaville is booming & hope city of Vacaville or Mayor could add more big trees for shade, more parking lots, more restrooms, jogging trail around reservoir with asphalt, sports complex, summer picnic areas, street lights, make this park more beautiful. Also please don't build too money homes near by to destroy natural beauty of this park.
We had a large group picnic at Pena Adobe. It's a nice place. They had barbecue pits. Great place to sit and eat our lunch. Large grassy area. Bathrooms were clean. I really liked it. The only downside was it's pretty close to the freeway but didn't really seem to mess with our festivities. I know there's hiking and other things to do there but we never got to do it. I will be going back. They have a great garden and that's full of natural flowers.
A great find for a walk/hike to celebrate that spring has sprung and learn a bit about local history! This park is nestled in with the Lagoon Valley Park. Peña Adobe Park has the oldest structure in Solano County (as early as the 1840s). CA landmark #534. Museum and Adobe tours are the first Saturday of the month. Parking was easy during the week. Peña Adobe Park has a lot of shade and one can also reserve space at the picnic area. The only negative is that the I-80 juts up against the park so freeway noise seeps into the park. Trails connect to the grounds and I was able to go for a hike and see the green rolling hillside around me. Thank you Peña family for making this available. I will return!
Great hiking trails, beautiful lake, amazing views.
A lovely spot for a picnic. I like to stop here when leaving the Bay Area. Its a neat place to walk around and read a little local history. There are now QR codes to enhance your self-guided tour. The restrooms and drinking fountains are always clean. There is even a fountain on the ground for dogs to get a drink.
Great park with so much to do. The hiking is great and for all different abilities. Great views from the top. Freebie golf, rc planes and rc cars area. You have an archery area. Great walking/running trail around the water. Restrooms and a dog park. And all for only 5 bucks for the day!
Nice area to spend some time in. Around the pond is busy. Lots of ducks and geese and all they entail. I prefer the back trails. Not a lot of shade hiking, which can be an issue in Summer. I do like it around the old homestead the best. Lots of shade there.
THEY ARE USING ROUNDUP! I just noticed today while walking my dogs. Why on Earth are they using Roundup in a park where we have our children and walk our animals? Not to mention the wildlife! Roundup is poison and it causes cancer! All because somebody is too lazy to use a trimmer? Stop using Roundup! We do not want it in our Parks!
Nut Tree Plaza
3. Nut Tree Plaza
4.4
(4862)
Shopping mall
Nature & Parks
Mall with retail, dining & amusement park featuring a carousel, a miniature train & a playground.
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They remodeled the plaza and they did a really nice job. I used to come here as a little girl and so when I had kids of course I brought them here. And now my grandkids are already 18 and 16 and I brought them here when they were little ♥️
2/17/25 Monday nice location many restaurants, shopping stores. Such a nice place to spend a day here.
Lots of shopping and places to eat . Prefer Fuji restaurant
Very attractive place with great stores including the Rack, Petsmart,, Bestbuy and a variety of restaurants. Very walkable and not over crowded. I had a lot of fun shopping.
Came here with my kids to show them the Nut Tree i grew up but it was pretty disappointing. The train is underwhelming but okay for little kids, it does two laps around the plaza. Lots of litter in the bushes, and on tables and the train smells like a carcinogen. When I was waiting on the train, the conductor said someone told them that there are people coming from the carousel to catch the train but they never came so we had to wait for 10 minutes. The conductor apologized for the wait. The only reason this is not a 1 star is because of the good customer service from the employees.
My daughter loves this little place. The carousel and the train are both $5 each. There's tables and seating throughout and a little play area in the middle.
We went to Nut Tree Plaza to pick up a turkey cranberry havarti on sour dough sandwich and a free monthly sour dough bread. Join the club! We usually eat the sandwich there, but we didn't have the extra time. The center has Starbuck's and Verizon there too! Enjoy this strip center.
Well! I remember the old " Nut Tree"...I used to take my children there quite a bit. And, while things have changed, I would totally recommend this for about 2 hours to keep the children happy. There is a Carousel, and the Nut Tree Train, there is a small park, they provide Chalk for the kids to be creative on the hardware. There are many places to eat, from Sushi, Italian, Hawaiian, Mexican and American. There are loads if little shops and boutiques. Fenton Creamery is there, if you want to have lu ch or just an ice cream. There is a Jelly Belly outlet, an Ulta, See' s Candy, T-Mobile store, Best Buy, Old Navy, Homegoods, BevMo...etc. The tickets are $4 each fir the train, and $4 fir the child only on the Carousel ( the parent or guardian are welcome to accompany the child at no charge). There is shade, and benches...you could easily take a picnic out there if you wanted to! AND, as an added plus. ..their public restrooms are immaculate! Check it out!
Vacaville Museum
4. Vacaville Museum
4.6
(58)
Museum
Non-profit organization
Intimate gallery featuring changing exhibits related to city & county history, plus a gift shop.
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It was an exhibition about the wines of this region. I learned things I didn't know and I'm glad I came to this museum. Also, the museum staff explained each item to me, which helped me understand it better. If there hadn't been an explanation, I would probably have just glanced at it and left it at that. I am truly grateful for the tour. Also, this video was very helpful. If you visit the local residents as well as others, you will learn about the history. The contents seem to change from time to time.
They change their exhibits now and then. Now they have female underwear exhibit. The volunteers are very nice. I was hoping to see a history about Vacaville.
Bought some amazing glass there in the gift shop. Great price! 1920s imperial bowl and candle sticks.
Not what I expected at all..lol. Its a museum on female old school under wear's.
I've driven by the museum for years, but only went in for the 1st time recently. They happened to be having an aviation exhibit which made my pilot hubby happy. By sheer happenstance, we also met the subject of one of the displays and the photographer who took his photo 50 years ago. What a thrill! A very welcoming and interesting place.
Coming from out of town and knowing this whole area has a lot of history, I was excited to see there was a museum in town. The website states that the museum is about the history of the area so it was definitely a let down when there was none other than women’s undergarments :( I know museums have certain areas that get changed but this was the whole museum with no history on Solano county, the produce culture, the Nut Tree, etc. The ladies were very friendly though.
Good for the size(not very large) and well-thought out exhibit. Nice for a short local trip. Exhibits include kid-friendly areas.
Very interesting... I like to visit local museums to learn more about the area. This one did not disappoint. Well done though small. I enjoyed it and would definitely go again and again!
Andrews Park
5. Andrews Park
4.6
(1295)
Park
Nature & Parks
Verdant park with ambling trails, shaded picnic areas, a children's playground & a creek.
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This playground was such a fun experience—we absolutely loved it with our young kids! There were so many ways to explore, including tunnels, slides, climbing ropes, swings, and even a tube slide. It kept everyone entertained and active the whole time. Just a heads-up: the playground’s actual name is Great Wonders, not Andrews Park as shown on Google.
12/9/24 Monday very beautiful park. City should build some gazebos for summer birthday party etc.
Vacaville favorite for family, friends, food and fun. The playground is fenced in with activity options for kids of all ages. The large grass area makes it a perfect picnic spot or relaxing with a good book. I would recommend this park for its excellent atmosphere.
Beautiful park. Kids love the playground, riding on the dragon back and running around the castle. The downside is dirty restroom, smoke/marijuana smell in the air and the homeless wandering around. Playground itself is great. Still a good place for kids to play around although parents should pay extra attention when using restroom and picnic area.
Came out in August 9, 2025 to see the legendary ConFunkShun—and let me tell you, they were pure fire. Funk royalty. No notes. Now, the organizers? Whole different story. We were stuck outside the park for over an hour in 103-degree heat. One hundred and three. That’s not weather, that’s a slow roast. I didn’t know I signed up for a pre-show sauna session with a side of dehydration. No shade, no explanation, just a long line of sweaty, confused fans wondering if the gates were ever going to open or if this was some kind of endurance test. By the time we got in, I was halfway melted and seriously questioning my life choices. Great music, but next time maybe let the band run the logistics too—they clearly know how to keep things tight.
I liked this park because the park area was enclosed and my kid couldn't get out unless she jumped the fence. Chairs are stationed around the play area and on the outside of the play area so you can watch your child effectively!!! I like that because you can't take your eye off of your child. I saw people there without kids walking around, but they were minding their business. I like this park!!
Lots of homeless, lots of useless cameras, kids smoking & drinking in the tuck spots. Besides all that nonsense its a nice big park
It used to be a nice place. Lately, there are a lot of young homeless people doing their dirty busminess in the restrooms. Just yesterday, my kids and I went to the women's restroom. They were blocking the entrance with all their trash, and inside was a woman with several men. I've seen it on several occasions, and it looks pretty bad for such a busy and beautiful place.
Morningsun Herb Farm
6. Morningsun Herb Farm
4.7
(137)
Plant nursery
Sights & Landmarks
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I recently visited this garden center to buy a few perennial plants for my garden, and I’m so happy with my purchase. The staff was incredibly helpful, guiding me to the best choices for my specific soil conditions. The quality of the plants was outstanding—healthy, lush, and ready to be planted. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the high-quality plants they offer. I left with everything I needed and a lot of confidence that my garden would thrive. Excellent value for the service and products!
As a Black woman who loves natural and holistic wellness, Morningsun Herbs in Vacaville has become one of my go-to spots. Whether I’m looking for teas, tinctures, or harder-to-find herbs, I always feel like I’m in good hands here. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and patient , they don’t just sell you products, they help you understand them. Even when something’s out of stock, they’re quick to let me know when to expect it or offer thoughtful alternatives. It’s rare to find a space like this that feels both rooted in tradition and open-hearted. If you’re on your natural healing journey, this is a place worth visiting!
I’ve been coming here for years. This is a unique nursury. They have a wide variety of plants, and lots that are drought-tolerant. I come here for sage, tyme, but especially lavender. They have an incredible selection of lavendar—variieties you will find nowhere else. Before you settle on plants from a big box store, you must come here to see what you have been missing.
Very beautiful quaint business. There is a variety of soils,plants, trees and herbs. Look for the goat and donkeys that you can feed. The staff is knowledgeable and courteous. They really let you roam freely which is a plus too, so you can enjoy and take in nature's fresh air. Definitely will return.
A really lovely nursery in a beautiful spot surrounded by creative landscaping. There's a small petting zoo and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. It's a surprisingly large nursery with multiple greenhouses and different areas for the various plant varieties. As you'd expect from the name, there's a very large selection of herbs, but also lots of other flowering and edible plants. Early in the spring they have bareroot fruit trees, and later in the spring they have pepper and tomato plants. Some interesting and rare plants can be found so it's fun to walk around and look at everything. Definitely worth stopping by.
Wow! What incredible customer service. They went above and beyond trying to determine the correct variety yucca to match what I already had in my garden. And then the plants arrived in such great condition. Perfect. Packaged so well.
Love it here, but make sure to bring cold water during the summer. I go here for my mom’s bday presents thank you. Peaceful and very polite staff. Love the chickens and donkeys lol
This was my first visit and I was very pleased. There is a vast selection. I am new to gardening and wanted to start an edible flower garden in my backyard. The employees were so helpful, knowledgeable and patient. They did not have the white echinacea shown online, but I walked out with plenty of new plant children that suited my needs. I would recommend.
Al Patch Park
7. Al Patch Park
4.5
(200)
Park
Fun & Games
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Awesome park. Awesome babes once in a while, lots of them. Great times. Especially when the college softball gals come through once a blue moon. Great park to pull up to and just be and exist. Our hard slavery has paid for this ticket to leisure. I’ve even seen a homeless enjoy a exquisite shower and shave at the restroom! What a park I say.
Beautiful & Clean. Very spacious with ample parking.
I didn’t even know this was here. My brother told me recently this is where he gets his run every day. So far i really like it. It’s clean and not too many people...at least for now...
Large open park for dog walking and people gathering space.
Walk here every weekend and definitely would recommend. Even though it gets so much use, the track stays clean and beautiful. Perhaps it's the folks that go there that take care of it or the workers but either way, this spot is brilliant. Definitely would recommend. The track is bouncy and amazing. Time to go walk to it!
Mostly a softball park but with a track which is very nice so if ur a morning walker or runner or whatever time of day you do it this is a very nice track to get yours in!. The people are very nice and friendly and I take my dog( TOONS) all the time and if you like softball you can sit back relax and enjoy the competition!!!!!!. Enjoy!!!!!
Wild nights in dugout watch out for the fuzz
Nice family park with baseball diamonds and 1/4 mile track for jogging and practice. Great for walking your dogs and the park supplies poop bags to help keep it clean for all.
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
8. St. Paul's United Methodist Church
4.7
(18)
United Methodist church
Shopping
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I’m visiting fromLA are Friday NA meeting still available
The pastor Sue King is very welcoming and they have a great community that belong to the church. If you're looking for a place to worship this is it. They are not at all discriminative and they always wish you the best.
Wonderful for a recovering addict never went ti the church services. But they open there church to continue to save lives from returning to the streets. So for that am eternally grateful for u and ur services! Gid bless u
I find it difficult to not go on and on about how great and how many blessings this place has provided to me . Pastor Sue ! She's a doll, truely a shinning example of humanity . .
Beautiful church! Just the right size, always feel welcomed.
I am seeing a trend of poor quality hamburgers come in from McDonald's and they're cheap prices
Great place with huge 12 step fellow ship rooms
N/A mtgs are always fun.
Brazelton Ranch
9. Brazelton Ranch
4.8
(46)
Temporarily Closed
Grocery store
Sights & Landmarks
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Our adventure to this wonderful farm for peaches to was peaceful, fun, beautifully and grounding. I wanted peaches in quantity and quality for homemade jam. The day we were their they had 3 types of peaches and a hybrid nectarines/plum. The grounds are beautiful and enchanting. The family that operates it is down to earth. But best of all the fruit is to die for!!! Plan your road trip soon. They have Sumatra tangerine in the winter, too!
Really good fruit and nice people
Best peaches, yellow meat and white meat free stones. Pluots, nectarines and other things at other times. Closed Wednesdays. Closes at 2pm.
Very friendly interesting place. Peaches, nectarines and apricots at $10 a box of 18 to 20.
Oh yum. They have some good fruits. I got lots of pluots (half plum, half apricot). Their preserves are yummy too.
Awesome peaches. Great place to go. Seriously the peaches are like candy there so delicious!
Better than average stone fruits. Very friendly family-run operation. Decent prices. Definitely a must try. Check out their FB page for what's currently being harvested as they have several varieties of peaches and others...
The best peaches, plots & nectarines we have ever had! Such an amazing place and the owners & employees are the kindest!!
Vacaville's Imagine That!
10. Vacaville's Imagine That!
5.0
(1)
Permanently Closed
Training center
Museums
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All that fun, hands-on science is going to a close... I'm surprised I was the first to review this place. This place gave me an idea to make a commercial for a school project. It's a fun place, and I'm sad that it's going out of business...
Downtown Vacaville Farmers' Market
11. Downtown Vacaville Farmers' Market
4.4
(87)
Farmers' market
Shopping
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There is so much good food available at the Farmers market. There is ready to eat food plus all the fruits and vegetables you could need. There are a few vendors that are selling their wares... Vacaville is just such a nice place to live..
I finally made time to visit the Vacaville Farmers Market on a Saturday after seeing so many great photos in local Facebook groups—and I’m so glad I did! While I didn’t get to explore the produce section as much as I would’ve liked, I still came home with some amazing goodies: delicious potstickers, fresh kettle corn, and a flavorful tomato garlic hummus! 😋 The weather was beautiful—nice and warm—and the vendors were out doing their thing, proudly showing off their unique items. The whole atmosphere felt welcoming and lively. I’ll definitely be coming back again, hopefully with more time to explore everything!
Nice local shops bakeries to go along with the fresh produce. Also got to check out a local band from the School of Rock. Who doesn’t love live music
There are several local growers selling their produce.... All very fresh and reasonable in cost. All of the vendors we bought from took my ATM card, and there is a ATM at the back entrance. I highly recommend.
Very nice mix of local grown food and some local crafts. Nice setting!
Loved it!! Great vendors...very clean!!!
100% improvement over previous years!! Great produce and vendors.
I love how it has expanded this year! Lots of vendors and good music!

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